Volunteer Application/contract

Paws Cat Shelter Volunteer Application

Paws Cat Shelter
74 School Street, Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 315-1228 or pawsctshelter@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Paws Cat Shelter in Putnam, CT. Please fill out the application and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you as our need arises for volunteers. Our volunteer needs vary greatly throughout the year. Our coordinator will reach out to schedule you if your needs align with our needs at the time. Your application will stay on file for one year.

Date *
First name *
Last name *
Are you over 18? *
If under 18, please list age
Address *
City *
State *
Zipcode *
Phone (Home) *
Email Address *
Cell number *
We Frequently use Facebook for communication and support. Does the Volunteer Coordinator have permission to friend you on Facebook and add you to our private community page? We Frequently use Facebook for communication and support. Does the Volunteer Coordinator have permission to friend you on Facebook and add you to our private community page?
If you answered yes, Please enter your Facebook URL to make it easier to find you.
Best way to contact you Select all that apply
How did you hear about our shelter volunteer program?
Reason you wish to volunteer Select all that apply
Other, please explain
Current Occupation
Have you had any formal training in animal care/welfare?
Animal Care Handling Experience
Do you need our volunteer coordinator to keep track of the hours you are volunteering, i.e. school community service hours, court ordered community service?
How many hours do you need to do for school, court, or other? Leave blank if not applicable
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Phone
Emergency Contact Relationship
The tasks that need to be done at the shelter are varied and may involve daily litterbox and cage cleaning, transportation, project cleaning, building maintenance, fundraising events, etc.
Which volunteering activities are you interested in participating in? * Select all that apply
Other, please explain
Do you have any allergies that may affect your volunteer abilities?
If Yes, Please Explain
Although we are a no kill shelter, at times we may have a cat/kitten where circumstances warrant that it will need to be euthanized.
Do you understand that this may happen at this facility?
Will you have any problems volunteering knowing this?
Background Verification
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense? *
If Yes, Please Explain
Have you ever been charged with neglect, abuse or assault to humans or animals? *
If yes, please explain
Have you ever worked or volunteered for an animal welfare organization or animal related business?
If yes, Please list the Organization(s)
Preferences for days to Volunteer Select all that apply

I hereby agree to accept a volunteer position with Paws Cat Shelter, Inc in Putnam, CT. I fully understand that the shelter expects volunteers to operate under high standards of moral and ethical conduct in the treatment of animals and fellow workers. I understand that any failure to comply may result in termination of my volunteer position.

I understand I will receive no payment for my services at the shelter. I understand that I am not an employee and I will not be entitled to and will not receive any Worker's Compensation benefits or other similar payments in the event that I am injured while volunteering for the shelter.

RISKS: I understand that there are inherent and other risks in volunteering at an animal shelter, including risks associated with handling animals and performing other volunteer tasks that take place in close proximity with animals. These risks are in addition to routine risks including but not limited to, slipping, falling, bumping into things, scratches or wounds, or other concerns found in and around buildings. These risks include, but are not limited to, a risk of physical injury, transmission of disease and damage to personal property by the animals from biting, scratching, clawing, urinating or defecating, or other contact. I further acknowledge that this list is not inclusive of all the risks associated with handling and working around animals. I understand that Paws Cat Shelter, Inc is not responsible for medical bills associated with injuries sustained while volunteering.
If you understand the above and agree, please initial:

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: In agreement with the above risks, I hereby release and forever discharge Paws Cat Shelter, it's agents, servants, employees and their successors, from any responsibility for injury or damage to myself or a family member. I release any suits, claims, causes of action or demands of any nature that are in any way related to or arising out of my volunteer work at the shelter, including but not limited to claims of property damage and personal injuries.
If you understand the above and agree, please initial

I have had the opportunity to ask any questions I may have had regarding this document. I express that I have read and understand the above release and I have full knowledge of the extent of the risks inherent to working with animals. I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume those risks and understand that I will be solely responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage which I sustain while volunteering for the shelter and by this agreement I release the shelter, it's agents, servants, employees and successors of any and all liability for such an injury, death, loss or damage.

Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by and supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times when at the shelter. Minors over the age of 16 years of age may be supervised by lead volunteers at the lead volunteer's own discretion.

Signature: (Selecting "Yes" makes this a legally binding digital signature.) *
Date *
Signature of parent or guardian if under 18 years of age
Signature: (Selecting "Yes" makes this a legally binding digital signature.)
Date